S10·E17 Japanophiles: Martin Holman
Synopsis
In ningyo joruri, three people work together to make beautifully crafted puppets seem amazingly lifelike. US puppeteer Martin Holman is a devotee of this Japanese performing art, which has around 400 years of history. Nowadays, he leads a troupe of his own in Tokushima Prefecture, home to Awa ningyo joruri. On this episode of Japanophiles, Peter Barakan explores the world of ningyo joruri and learns how Martin Holman is expanding its horizons with the help of performers young and old from several countries.
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When did Season 10 Episode 17 of Japanology Plus air?
Season 10, Episode 17 ('Japanophiles: Martin Holman') originally aired on September 28, 2023.
How long is Season 10 Episode 17 ('Japanophiles: Martin Holman')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.
What happens in Japanology Plus Season 10 Episode 17?
In ningyo joruri, three people work together to make beautifully crafted puppets seem amazingly lifelike. US puppeteer Martin Holman is a devotee of this Japanese performing art, which has around 400 years of history. Nowadays, he leads a troupe of his own in Tokushima Prefecture, home to Awa ningyo...
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